40 Clever Uses For Clothespins That Could Save People Time And Money

Your hotel room curtains don’t meet and you’re losing sleep. You have a migraine and have exhausted all your usual pain-relief techniques. Yet again your earbud cables are tangled and you face the fiddly task of unraveling them. Or maybe you’re fumbling around your car for the garage-door remote. All of these and more have a simple and budget-friendly solution — and they all involve the humble clothespin.

1. Dryer sheet markers

When you’re doing the laundry, it isn’t unusual for dryer sheets to disappear inside the folds of clothes. Trying to find them can be time consuming and a hassle that no one needs. To make life easier, then, attach a clothespin to each sheet before popping it in the laundry. Locating them will now be a breeze.

2. Hammering a nail

This is a trick where you might think, “Why didn’t I think of that before?” If you’re new to DIY or just not very good with a hammer, it could save you a lot of pain. Simply secure the nail in the grippy end of the clothespin and start bashing away without fear of harming your pinkies.

3. Rustic plant pot

Do you have green fingers but want to save money on plant pots? Or maybe you’re just keen on upcycling. Instead of buying new plant pots, why not use an old tin can and decorate it with clothespins? Just separate the two halves and stick them around the edge of the tin, fill with soil and pop your plant in. The same technique can also be used for a pencil pot or candle holder.

4. Cable tidy

Isn’t it frustrating when your earbud cable’s tangled and all you want to do is hear your favorite tunes? Well, it needn’t be a problem anymore with this neat trick. Simply glue two clothespins side-by-side and top-to-tail. Grip the jack in one end, wrap the cord between the two squeezy ends, and then clamp the earbuds in the other end. Use this method with any cable, yarn, or thread to keep it neat.